Orthopedic Patient Story Videos

Zach faced the potential loss of several bones in his wrist after he was diagnosed with a rare disease that cuts off the blood supply to the wrist. Dr. James Higgins at The Curtis National Hand Center at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital was able to reverse the damage and cure him using a novel procedure.

See why Matt Stover chooses MedStar Union Memorial Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine for his family.

Jonathan Delbrugge is a top ranking professional mixed martial arts fighter from Maryland. When an excruciating bone spur in his elbow started to impact his competitive edge, he sought out the expertise of orthopedic surgeon Jason Stein, MD, a shoulder and elbow expert at MedStar Union Memorial. Soon, he was back winning in the ring.

A diagnosis of arthritis in the thumb is troubling for anyone, but when you're a concert pianist whose passion and livelihood rely on the use of your hand, the stakes are even greater.

Never playing the piano again was not an option for Lisa Emenheiser. Music has been her life since childhood. She researched and found Dr. Michael Kessler, Chief of Hand Surgery, MedStar Orthopaedic Institute. With the help of surgery and hand therapy, Lisa was back to making music just two months after surgery. To learn more about Dr. Kessler, visit MedStarOrthopaedicInstitute.org